The family of George Edgar Walters has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
George was born in South Bend, Indiana on 10 February 1930 and entered into Eternal Rest on 15 May 2018 in Beaumont.
After graduation from high school George went on to earn his Engineering Degree from Arizona State University.
Prior to being inducted in the Army, George worked for Ford Motor Company in Chicago.
George was inducted in the U.S. Army on 23 April 1951 serving in Korea where he worked as an aircraft mechanic. George’s awards/citations included the Korean Service Medal and the U.N. Service Medal. George was honorably discharged as a Tech Sergeant on 22 January 1953.
George worked as an engineer at General Dynamics in Pomona for many years and that is where he met his wife, Esther.
After leaving General Dynamics, George moved to Salton City where he was a business entrepreneur where he had businesses that included owning the Mobil Gas station at the Sea, he was an EMT/ambulance operator, had an auto shop where he worked on dune buggies and cars.
Because of his wife Esther’s love of Banning, he followed her and were long-time residents of Banning. George was a master mechanic who specialized in repairing older Volkswagens and was the owner/operator of Walters’ Garage in Banning for many years.
George had the need for speed and was involved in drag racing go-carts, dune buggies and anything that would go fast.
George is survived by his daughter Marla and son Greg. He also leaves behind his nephew Patrick, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many family members and friends. George is predeceased by his wife, Esther.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the Mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Friday 25 May 2018 0830 – Stage at Weaver Mortuary and Crematory, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/Sap4kUUAzYP20900 – Mission Briefing
0915 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
0930 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1030 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Angel Guaderrama
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
909-229-1809
guad45@yahoo.com
RC: Ray “T-Bone” Gould
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112
ray@gouldgps.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
